342 N 42nd St

342 N 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Apartment building

1 bed

Available units

Price may not include required fees and charges.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Unit 1-R 1 bd, 0.5 ba	--	Now	$575
-- 1 bd, 0.5 ba	--	Now	$600

What's special

Free street parking availablePrivate backyard

Neighborhood: West Powelton

Areas of interest

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Travel times

Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Very Walkable

Transit Score^®

/ 100

Excellent Transit

Bike Score^®

/ 100

Biker's Paradise

Nearby schools in Philadelphia

Locke Alain School

Grades K-8 • 0.4 miles

5/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

2/10

Student Progress Rating

7/10

West Philadelphia High School

Grades 9-12 • 0.7 miles

3/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

1/10

College Readiness Rating

2/10

Student Progress Rating

5/10

Historic Area
West Powelton’s residential streets include historic rowhouses that reflect West Philadelphia’s architectural past.
Green Spaces
Saunders Park offers nearby green space and a playground.
Transit Access
SEPTA buses, the Market-Frankford Line and regional rail connections serve the area.
Dining Scene
Lancaster Avenue and nearby University City offer dining options within easy reach.

West Powelton is a West Philadelphia neighborhood of residential blocks near the University City edge, with a mix of historic rowhouses and newer buildings. Philadelphia’s four-season climate brings humid summers, cold winters and leafy spring and fall days. Nearby outdoor options include Saunders Park, with green space and a playground, while the Schuylkill River Trail is accessible for longer walks and bike rides. Dining and coffee spots cluster along nearby Lancaster Avenue and around University City; local shops and services add everyday convenience. The area’s built environment reflects West Philadelphia’s history, and nearby cultural venues broaden the arts and nightlife options. SEPTA buses, the Market-Frankford Line and regional rail connections provide ways to reach other parts of the city. West Powelton’s median rent is $1,550 per month, with a typical range of $500 to $3,200, based on 78 active listings.